Bainbridge Fire Kills Two in Destructive Conflagration
A massive blaze in Bainbridge obliterated an entire square housing most businesses and the Methodist church. Two men, W. P. Beardsley and Thomas Higgins, died in an explosion at Beardsley’s drug store, as flames spread rapidly aided by a strong breeze. Recovery and relief efforts followed, with several wounded and many left homeless.
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Chillicothe
Bainbridge
Boon
W. P. Beardsley
Perri Brown
Ar. Beardsley
Thomas Higgins
Waverly
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Ohio Southern
Beardsley
Biggins
Hest
Joan Watley
Homer Huling
Jaci Studer
Albert Frer
George Schrader
William Pencil
Harry Rose
Judge Kilgore’s Career and Era-Defining Quorum Count
Historian notes Judge Kilgore a prominent Confederate veteran and late judge for the Indian Territory, with a long career in Texas politics and national service. The report also covers Edmunds Moneta ry Commission aims, Japanese Hawaii rumors debunked, and a Chester Pa fire with multiple injuries from a gasoline explosion.
You Should Not Hesitate A Trout Or Liver Advertisement
You Should Not Hesitate. If you are trout or liver W. By need of such a Re Davenport. 7 Fina boxuit 25 , trial box. 10 cents. at all dealers. or by mall, A.C. Meyer & Co., Baltimore. Md. Don't buy a counterfeit. Sold by STEINER ERO, 103 North Market St. J. REMS. ORG, 165 North Warket St.
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A.C. Meyer & Co
Baltimore
Steiner Ero
North Market St
J. Rems. Org
North Warket &T
Death of a Veteran Teacher
Jacob El, oldest and best known public school teacher in the city, died the day after a fall while working. He served as an instructor for fifty three years and reports say he never missed a day, teaching an estimated 25,900 children in that span.
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Jacob EL
Ah Law
Joser On
Sunson
German Baptists of the East Conference Opens in New York
The German Baptists of the East, churches from states east of the Ohio River and Ontario, Canada, convened yesterday for the annual conference at the German Baptist church on Third Street. Delegates from Maryland Delaware Massachusetts Illinois St Louis and nearby regions attended under Rev Edward of West Hoboken as chairman with Het L Danzer as vice president and Rev Henry Geil of Rochester as secretary. The meeting featured regional reports and planned activities.
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German Baptists of the
New York
German Baptists of the East
Ohia River
Ontario
Canada
Maryland
Newin
Delaware
Lattimer Inquest Opens with Austro-Hungarian Presence
Coroner McKee opened the Lattimer inquest in Hazleton Pa with a two hour session and a large legal turnout. Testimony echoed prior deputies hearings with foreign strikers recounting the deadly fusillade, insisting none were armed while Sheriff Brattin reportedly drew a revolver. The militia withdrawal date remains undecided, and miners return to Harwood indicate resolves in the region.
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Hazleton
Mc- Eee
Lattimer
D. A. Fell
Luzerne County
H. A. Fuller
Wilkesbarre
Garman
Brattin
Harwood
Uncle Sam and Spain Causes Sensation in Madrid
Madrid and London dispatches report U S communications stirring comment at Madrid over American stance on armistice and negotiations. Spain fears foreign intervention as authorities delay offers, while public opinion braces for potential ultimatums amid insurrection concerns and a shifting political climate.
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Madrid
United States
Washington
Afr
Olney
Cleveland
Wegler
San Sebastian
London
The
Times
Woodford
Conflict Over City Board of Supervisors in Cincinnati
Cincinnati dispatch reports Judge Murphy issued an injunction restraining four removed board members from exercising duties while quo warranto testing their removal was discussed. Sheriff Reichel and county authorities clashed over office possession as doors were barred and re-taken. Police defied orders amid court proceedings. Yellow fever updates from New Orleans show two deaths and four critical, with several new cases across Mississippi and Kentucky.
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Cincinnati
Board of Supervisors
Tafel
Murphy
Court of Common Pleas
Reichel
Taffet
New Orleans
Ards
Miss
Louisville
Various National and World Items Spark Daily News
The itemized scan reports a federal grant for a national organization in New Jersey amid a New York area mob attack on the Staffelbach residence. It notes Pope Leo XIII renewing calls against Curtism in Spain and a Chicago congressman’s marriage, plus West Philadelphia telegraphy trials, a Moana voyage gold payment, Native advisories, a Dawes Commission stance, a British tinplate study, and Alaska conditions warnings.
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Houston & Kenneliy
West Philadelphia
Moana
San Francisco
England
Dawes Commission
O'Beirne
British Foreign Office
Bennett
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
White Pass
Washie
Ha- Galenz
Weura
U S Cruiser San Francisco Probes Morocco Claims
Tangier Sept 24 The United States cruiser San Francisco arrived to investigate fogging of American citizens at Mogador and press settlement of Morocco claims. If unsettled a warship squadron may be sent. Admiral Selfridge aboard, duty to Syria coast. renewed protection for Americans cited amid incidents near Pangler and in Tangier.
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Tangier
Morocco
San Francisco
Mogador
United States
Cultan
Washington
Selfridge
Gibraltar
I Thes
Navy Department
Mediterranean
Syria
Pang
Africa
Asia
Pangler
Hesten
Bey
Burke
State Department
Hateigh
Raleigh
Shot by Isis Father in Baltimore Quarrel Over Marriage
Josiah C. Stevens, 61, shot and wounded his son Robert J. Stevens, 23, in Baltimore on Sept 21 after a quarrel over the latter's intended marriage. The father and sister opposed the match, a confrontation followed when the son struck his sister, prompting the father to fire into his son's back and then at the daughter. The sister and father were present. the sister’s involvement and the motive tied to the planned wedding are noted.
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Chester
S. CG
BeCar- S Soocery
J. Shanafeit, Jr
Frank Coburn
Edward McCarey
Robert Eliott
Ohn & McLurg
Jacob Bauer
Gremen
Elsper
Sefisid
Conn
James Shout
Lybero
Jace
Isis
Baltimore
Josiah C. Stevens
Robert J. Stevens
Kings County Republicans Nominate Atterbury Sheriff
Brooklyn voters at the Kings County Republican convention chose Walker B. Atterbury for sheriff over George W. Palm. James M. Ward urged unanimous support as Atterbury’s nomination passed. In Florida, Silvanus Johnson was hanged at Key West, the knot slipping and the prisoner dying after a long struggle.
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Worth
Brooklyn
Kings County
Walker B. Atterbury
George W. Palm
Woodred-Wits
James M. Ward
Pahner
Atterbury
Key West
Fla
Silvanus Johnson
Jane
Johnson
Witnesses Testify Mrs Luetgert Alive After May 1
Three witnesses sworn in the Luetgert murder trial claim sightings of Mrs Luetgert on May 3 and 4. Matt J. Sholey described a woman resembling Mrs Luetgert after weighing 115 to 118 pounds, close to her known weight. Kenosha police and a Grant hotel clerk also identified photos as resembling her. Emma Schimpke admitted possible prior false testimony amid cross examination.
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May Land
Chicago
Luetgert
Luet- Gert
Sholey
Henry Feldshayn
Kenosha
Wis
Mre. Luetgert #3
Wiliam G. Gransten
Cleri
Grant Hotel
Emma Schimpke
Rosa Gleich
Stock and Produce Markets Drag After Early Gains
The New York stock and commodities market opened with strength but later declined from intraday highs. Gains were spurred by gold imports to the U.S. and Bank of England rate moves, yet selling pressure in the afternoon pushed prices back to levels below the previous night’s close. Various commodity quotes and regional receipts reflected a cautious, mixed session with prices weakening in several sectors.
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New York
Stock Exchange
France
San Francisco
Australia
Bank
England
Balto
Ohio
Chesa
Ohia
del. & Hudson, Ddl
Erie
Lake Este & Wy
Atleinhic, Ne
Pennsylvania T. Say
Western
Sg Irs
MSTA
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Uticura
Coxr
Sole
Boston
Esseist
National Building
Association OF Baltimore City
Eesest
J. Enase, Jr
James D. Masonj
Wesley Guest
Renest J. Kamaby, Jr
Wm. Busbe & Co
Pane
Clinton P. Paine
Paine & McLaran
Thomas W. Hall
Wilbur PF. Jackson
Continental Hai" Rank
James D. Mason
James D. Mason Co
Winslow Wiletame
WM. P. Harvey
M. Mod. Prichard
Agen
Ferderick. MD
Nate
M.B.O. D
NEW York Supply CO
North Market Street
Brizstan
USA
Buquesne Paints
Devon
Duquesn
Central Hardware Co
Stem
Biesah
Maf
Smite Manufacturing Ch
Woodsburo, HD
Steiner Bros
Fred Ca
Rudy
Meales
Ptscok
Johneo KN
Counteacana
Fregerigk
Ernest Helfenstein
Patrick Street
Anna
Jas
Ithaca
Cornell University
J. G. Schurman
EB. Benjamin Andrews
Corporation
Brown University
Cornell
Afr. Schurman
Taunton
Mass
Bristol Coun
Tom Butler
Major Taylor
W. E. Becker
Becker
Zaslor
Taylor
Winginging
Treasury Department
Phiadelphia
Quigg
Benjamin F. Tracy
Greater
Quige
General Tracy
Kilgore Dean
Congress
Stryker Reed
Ardmere
Kilgore
Reed
Ergore
Indian Territory
Hilgore
Newman
Rusi County
Tex
Chickamesua
Fort Delaware
Tchker
State Senate
Monetary Commission
Edmunds
Sentlemen
Hawaii
Broushi
Peking
Pess
Durham W. Stevens
Japan
Iilinois
Resumiac
T. Louis
Sert
Ville
Eils
St. Clair County
Consolidated Company
Casua
May's Landing
N. J
Atlantic
George W. White
Stephen Murray
Atlantic City
Messrs. Garman
Megs Hren
Phthess Delphia
Lackawonnna
Scranton
United Mine Workers
Lackawanna
P. J. Thomas
American Federation of Labor
Mount Pleasant
William T. Smith
Ifr
Thomas
Lackawanna Valley
Amicaple Agneement
Dubois
Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Iron Company
Pittsburg
Niagara
Niagera Falls
Niagara Gorge
Arthur C. Hastings
God Save the
Damarre
Oynn
Abbie
Sithia
Nawasai
Belman
Bechmania Vhlage
Bucharest
Pilesti
Roumania
Imiles Nerthy
Duke of York
Terrible
Tyro
Secretary of the Treasury
Luke
T. A. Marquam
Emanuel Hermann
Charles I. Roth
Sitka
Klondike
Uncle Sam
Spain
Urutare
Paris
Siorocco
Moxador
Ia Tency Neered Fenrys
Hidgayppe
County Jude
Albert S. Warner
Cuba
Fie
Montreal
Toronto
Albuquerque
N. AL
Chocolate Mountains
Yuma County
A. T
Henze
Gos
Ito
East Liberty
Wey
Pat
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